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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1917
Page
8
Austria’s move prompts applause for restraint as United States denies responsibility. The text notes the compelled step and mentions Glash will act today following ongoing seizure developments. The article emphasizes reaction to events and U S noninvolvement.
The Austrian steamer Erny, war bound for Boston, was seized by port officials after Washington announced Austria-Hungary had broken off diplomatic relations with the United States. The Erny is the port's sole Austrian refugee ship.
The Austrian steamer Budapest docked in Newport News since early in the war was seized by Federal officials at 12:30 after reports that Austria-Hungary severed diplomatic relations with the United States. The boarding party found the engines badly wrecked while other parts remained intact. Captain Kehrer and eight crew members, including a British chief engineer, will be taken to Norfolk for detention at the immigration station.
In New York on April 9 the Austrian steamships Martha Washington and Himalaya were self detained in port and seized by customs authorities.
Federal authorities expected to seize two Austrian vessels, the Morrowitz and Campania, which have been interned at Houston turning basin since their arrival from Galveston early in the war. They are the only Austrian ships in Texas waters.
The Collector of the Port of Philadelphia seized the Austrian steamer Franconia, war bound here since the European conflict began, asserting possession in the port today.
The Austrian steamer Borneo, tied up in Tampa since the war began, will be seized today by Federal authorities. A cutter with officers departed to make the six mile trip to the vessel. Custom officers could not confirm if the ship had been damaged.
Advice on breathing, open windows, and ample water for health. Recommends Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic and Anuric for uric acid relief. Notes conditions like kidney heaviness, back pain, and rheumatism as triggers for treatment.
Mortgage sale proceedings announce that John J. Furlong and wife defaulted on a deed to Progressive Building and Loan Association. The property at Wilmington New Hanover County is described as Lot 2 Block 271 with a 1917 plan, to be sold at public auction May 10 1917 at 12 o clock pm at the county courthouse for cash to the highest bidder.
In New Orleans today the executive board meeting and department chairmen conference began as a preliminary to tonight's formal opening of the biennial council of the General Federation of Women's Clubs. The event continues through Friday.
The army appropriation bill before the Senate ends the rank of brigadier general in the regular army. After passage all general officers would hold at least the rank of major general, reshaping senior command structure nationwide.
The Pullman Company’s suit to halt Florida gross receipts taxes was dismissed by the Supreme Court as former State Comptroller Knott has retired from office, blocking the corporation’s challenge.
The Dutch steamer Willis arrived at Newport News with 128 passengers and reported being fired on by a German submarine near the British Isles. The captain identified as neutral, and the submersible allowed continued voyage. Willis sought fuel coal.
North Carolina voters in Washington say Yates Webb has not stood by the President on key issues. They plan to tell Webb their disapproval and demand a Ninth District representative who will stand by the President as American lives and rights are challenged by Prussian actions.
Paris dispatch reports patrol encounters between the Somme and Aisne with active artillery fighting in several sectors. Northwest of Rheims a German attack before Courcy was repulsed and two detachments were repulsed after grenade fighting. In Maisons de Champagne some progress was made.
Worshipers leaving churches faced a Sunday night snowstorm that blanketed New York with five inches of snow by morning. The Weather Bureau recorded 25 degrees at 6 am, the coldest April 9 in local history.
Philadelphia reports eight inches in depth with a half inch more of snowfall. The storm began last night and ended at 7 a.m. today, marking the deepest snow in the city this winter.
The record shows Webb did not vote on the war resolution while others abstained due to illness or absence. Republican Leader Mann noted Hill’s illness and a paired vote, while Webb’s silence drew criticism from a North Carolina colleague who recalls Webb’s late decisions and past voting patterns on major measures.
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